10 Best Flight Apps

By John Brandon, LAPTOP Contributor | Apr 24, 2013 03:25 PM EST

iFly Pro ($6.99; Android, iOS)

Information is everything when you fly. The iFly app shows gate maps, wireless net info and even how to find baggage claim terminals. The Pro version, available for $6.99, adds a robust flight tracker. The app uses your location to deliver the closest airport info, weather and any announced delays.

I came across your old article “10 Best Flight Apps” at “http://blog.laptopmag.com/best-flight-apps”. Good article and references to all the tools. Did not know there were so many.

I do have a question. Where do these different mobile apps get their real-time data from !!!! Is it public information or do I have to subscribe to it ? I have recently started writing mobile apps for Android and this has been one of those things that I have not been able to figure out.